THAT FINAL CRUNCH
Putting the Polish on Your Manuscript One of the last things I do when editing is to search for cliched words or those that I frequently overuse. For example, in…
My Love Affair with Words
Like people who love wine or beer, I’m in love with words. I like the feel of some words in my mouth, the sound of them in my ears, their…
Don’t Needle Me: The Words We Use
While traveling a while back, I saw a woman toting a sewing machine as her carry-on luggage. No one stopped her. What is the matter with the Transportation Security Administration?…
Avoid Embarrassing Goofs
I'm working on a book that compiles many of the articles I wrote for The Idaho Statesman's Business Insider when I lived in Boise. I'll be posting them throughout the…
